RE in Lancaster Lane gives all children the opportunity to study Christianity and the other major religions of the world. The aim is to enable them to understand what is meant by religion, to form their own views and beliefs and to promote their moral and social development. Tolerance of the beliefs of others is a major issue in RE. Each year group has a focus question that underpins all the learning throughout the year.

We follow the Lancashire framework for Religious Education but if any parent has any serious concerns that this may clash with their own beliefs they should contact the head teacher in order to discuss the matter.

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Our Christianity topics will be taught in block weeks to ensure full coverage of the curriculum. We will also dedicate whole days for the teaching of a different world religion, such as Hinduism. Below is the overview for the school year:

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EYFS

Main focus question: Where do we
belong?

God and the Church

The
content focus is on God’s ‘gift’ as revealed in the birth of Jesus.
Opportunities are provided for pupils to explore the Christmas story and
celebrations. Pupils are encouraged to
consider examples of gift giving in their lives.

The
content focus is on the role of the Church in the local community. Opportunities are provided to explore the
location and activities of a local church. Pupils are encouraged to consider
their links with various communities.

Jesus

This
unit enables pupils to examine the Christian belief in Jesus as being God's
perfect gift to the world.

Hinduism

The
children will focus on the festival of Diwali.

Year 1

Main focus question: What do people
say about God?

God and the Church

The
focus is on God incarnate in Jesus. Pupils have the opportunity to become
familiar with aspects of the Christmas story and to relate human experiences
of vulnerability, acceptance and rejection to the events surrounding Jesus’
birth and events in their lives.

This
investigation enables pupils to examine the concept of God as revealed
through the Church community of believers from all races and nationalities who
are committed to life lived in the spirit of Jesus. The focus is on
belonging, sharing and learning within the practice of Baptism and in pupils’
lives.

Jesus

This
investigation enables pupils to examine the concept of God through Christian
belief in Jesus as the perfect expression of God, as The Christ; Son of God;
Saviour. The focus is on God as the
source of New Life, with opportunities provided to explore Biblical accounts
of events in Jesus’ life and to relate these experiences and examples to the
restoration of the relationship between God and humankind and to
relationships and changes in pupils’ lives.

Hinduism

This
investigation enables pupils to examine the role of the Deity in Hindu
tradition. The focus includes Brahman,
The Trimurti, Family Traditions, Worship and Scriptures. Opportunities are provided to explore practice
and beliefs associated with particular deities and the Trimurti. Pupils are encouraged to relate these to
their behaviour and beliefs about God.

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Year 2

Main focus question: How do we respond to the things that
really matter?

God and the Church

This
unit enables pupils to examine the belief in a creator God who is active in
the world redeeming it through God incarnate in Jesus. The focus is on the
delivery of Good News and the fulfilment of His promise. Opportunities are
provided to explore the nature of God’s news and the response of humankind to
it and for pupils to make links to their experiences of delivering and
receiving significant news.

This
unit enables pupils to examine the Church community of believers from all
races and nationalities who are committed to life lived in the spirit of
Jesus. The focus is on Christian
celebration and response to the role of the Holy Spirit within the Church.
Opportunities are provided for pupils to explore Pentecost and to link
Christian responses to these celebrations to pupils’ responses to important
events in their lives.

Jesus

This
unit enables pupils to examine Jesus as the perfect expression of God; he is
‘The Christ’; Son of God; Saviour. The
focus is on God as a source of power as revealed through the actions of
Jesus. Opportunities are provided to explore the use of prayer in empowering
Christians and to consider how pupils can be empowered to bring about change
in their lives.

Sikhism

This
unit enables pupils to examine how aspects of worship enhance Sikh practice
and beliefs. The content focus is on
God, The Guru Granth Sahib and Worship.
Opportunities are provided to explore the role of the Gurdwara as a
focus for worship. Pupils are
encouraged to consider places and activities that enhance their lives.

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Year 3

Main focus question: Who should we follow?

God and the Church

This
unit enables pupils to examine the Christian belief in a creator God who is
active in the world redeeming it. The
focus is on the presence of God incarnate in Jesus. Opportunities are
provided for pupils to explore evidence of God’s presence and humankind’s
response to this and to link this with consideration of evidence of and response
to examples of significant presence in pupils’ lives.

This
unit enables pupils to examine the role of the Church as a community of
believers from all races and nationalities who are committed to life lived in
the spirit of Jesus. The focus is on the importance of founders and leaders
with the study including examples from daily life, the example of the
disciples and other Christians. Pupils
will have the opportunity to develop their vision of qualities they value and
wish to develop as a leader and follower.

Jesus

This
unit enables pupils to examine the Christian belief that Jesus is the perfect
expression of God; he is ‘The Christ’; Son of God; Saviour. The focus is on the opportunity for
salvation as exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus. Opportunities are provided to consider the
theme of salvation in a secular as well as religious context and to relate
the possibility of salvation to opportunities for change in the lives of the
pupils.

Sikhism

This
unit enables pupils to examine the founding of the Sikh tradition and some of
its spiritual leaders. The content
focus is on God, The Gurus and The Guru Granth Sahib. Opportunities are provided for pupils to
explore the example of Guru Nanak and the significance of the Guru Granth
Sahib and to relate these to persons and values that are important to their lives.

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Year 4

Main focus question: How should we live our lives?

God and the Church

This
unit enables pupils to examine the Christian belief in a creator god who is
active in the world redeeming it. The focus is on the use of light to
indicate the presence and qualities of God incarnate in Jesus. Pupils are encouraged to make links between
the imagery and symbolism of light in the Christian context and significant
events in their lives.

This
unit enables pupils to examine the role of the Church as a community of
believers from all races and nationalities who are committed to life lived in
the Spirit of Jesus.The focus is on how the Church supports its members in
living the faith. Opportunities are provided for pupils to consider examples
that support life in the community and in The Church through the celebration
of The Eucharist. Pupils will be encouraged to reflect on events in their
lives that are shared and celebrated.

Jesus

This
unit enables pupils to examine the belief in Jesus as the perfect expression
of God; he is ‘The Christ’; Son of God; Saviour. The focus is on sacrifice.
Opportunities are provided for pupils to explore the focus as it is
exemplified in the life of Jesus and other Christians. Pupils are encouraged to relate the beliefs
and issued raised to matters of importance in their lives and to consider
what influences their behaviour.

Judaism

This
unit enables pupils to examine organisations and practices that support
Jewish lifestyle. The content focus
includes God, Torah and The People and The Land. Opportunities are provided to explore the
role of the synagogue and prayer and for pupils to consider their beliefs and
how they influence their behaviour.

Year 5

Main focus question: Where can we find guidance about how
to live our lives?

God and the Church

This
unit enables pupils to examine the belief in a creator God who is active in
the world redeeming it. The focus is
on ‘purpose’ as explored in daily life and as revealed in the events of the
Christmas story andthe fulfilment
of God’s covenant.Opportunities are provided for pupils
to reflect on and respond to issuesof
purpose in their lives.

This
unit enables pupils to examine the Church as a community of believers from
all races and nationalities who are committed to life lived in the spirit of
Jesus. The focus is the place of
sacred books and literature in enlightening and supporting the Christian
fellowship. Opportunities are provided
to consider how people acquire authority and the authority and purpose of The
Bible. Pupils will reflect on sources
and forms of authority in their lives and how these guide their actions.

Jesus

This
unit enables pupils to examine the belief that Jesus is the perfect
expression of God; he is ‘The Christ’; Son of God; Saviour. The focus is on ‘revelation’. Pupils are
encouraged to consider what they reveal about themselves and how this is
achieved.

Islam

This
unit enables pupils to examine the status and role of the Qur’an. The focus is on Tawid, Iman, Ibadah and
Akhlaq. Opportunities are provided for
pupils to consider how the Qur’an supports daily life. Pupils are encouraged to make links with
issues of decision making and guidance in their lives.

Year 6

Main focus question:Is life like a journey?

Church

This
unit enables pupils to examine the Church as a community of believers from
all races and nationalities committed to life lived in the spirit of
Jesus. The focus is on ‘life as a
journey’. Opportunities are provided
to explore some aspects of change which occur as people travel through life
outside of and within the Church.
Pupils are encouraged to reflect on commitments they make at different
stages of their lives.

Jesus

This
unit enables pupils to examine the belief that Jesus is the perfect expression
of god; he is ‘The Christ’; Son of God; Saviour. The focus is on ‘revelation’. Opportunities are provided to explore how
relationships can be spoiled and Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness. Pupils are encouraged to relate this to
their relationships with others.

God and Hinduism

This
unit enables pupils to examine the belief in a creator God who is active in
the world redeeming it. The focus is
on ‘becoming’ as revealed in lived examples and in preparations and qualities
portrayed by participants in accounts of the Christmas story. Opportunities are provided for pupils to
reflect on their development as members of humankind.

This
unit enables pupils to examine Hindu stages of life. The focus includes Brahman, Atman, Moksha,
the Law of Karma, Dharma, Yoga, Traditions and Worship. Opportunities are provided for pupils to
consider their personal stage of development in their life journey.